Fundamentals of Extracorporeal Therapies
Saturday, March 1, 2008
8:00am - 6:00pm
Sponsored by:
Presented in cooperation with the International Society of Hemodialysis
This unique, full day session is specifically designed to
cover practical aspects of extracorporeal therapies for
those who care for patients in dialysis facilities. The fundamentals are intended for nephrologists in training, practicing nephrologists, and advanced practice nurses. Internationally renowned speakers will provide theoretical background for practical aspects of extracorporeal therapies.
Topics to be covered:
- How Hemodialysis Works
- Dialyzer and Non-Dialyzer Components of Hemodialysis Systems
- Nephroquiz
- Adequacy of Dialysis Made Simple
- Components and Intradialytic Modeling of Dialysis Solution
- The Good and Bad of HD Catheters: What a Nephrologist Needs to Know
- Modes of Extracorporeal Therapies
- Complications of HD: Pathogenesis, Prevention, and Treatment